Mass Murder Messiah is not at his first exploits in
the world of Quebeckers metal. After releasing a full album entitled MIII
(2011) and an EP, called The Rise of Evil (2013), here they come back with a
new album entitled Born Again Apocalypse. This time a new singer, as some of
you have known through Neuraxis band) adds a new flavor to the bands voice.
With this new album, just by looking at the cover of the album, we already feel
the wind of change. It is Colorful with a very well illustrated skull. Mass
MurderMessiah is one of the most powerful bands in Quebec musically speaking
with their groove-flavored Core.So I
look forward to present this new mischief.

With the first song entitled Antagonizer, I am
completely destabilized by the song slowness and it’s almost doom style. It is
an unusual character for the band as an album opening. Net Voice difference can
be felt compared to previous albums. A powerful heaviness which at some point
can make me thinks of the old Voivod, but Mass Murder Messiah version. The
detunes guitars make a very good dark atmosphere.Distress comes back on familiar ground with a
rhythmical groove almost as Trash.As I
stated previously, the more death voice style brings a new energy to the whole
of the band's music. You can see the power of the battery and the super heavy
guitars still very dynamic. Born Again Apocalypse is the title piece track and
it begins with a light introduction. The song is slightly slower than the
previous, but it doesn’t takes away anything in its power. It has really
powerful and extremely heavy rhythm with guitar games here and there that make
a wonderful atmosphere to the set. Detonate brings me directly to the originals
I have known of MassMurder Messiah. Fast pace, but with some more melodic
passages. It is a good mix of groove metal and Trash. The back vocal accompanied
by the main voice strengthens the whole. Always on the voice side; at times,
the voice becomes clear. It is another nice piece of this new album.Goliath starts, too, with a voice intro. It
begins very heavily; extremely death style voice, rhythmic battery sustained
from beginning to end. The guitars are sometimes fast and sometimes slow. It is
very easy to feel the evident heaviness in the song.We were not used to this from the band
before.Infamous is in two parts, the
first is The Uprising. The rapid rhythm is really heavy. I can easily realize
several changes in rhythm level. At some point, it touches Trash metal while
having a slow and heavy groove. On the voice side; everything remains very
close to Death Metal. Guitars are damn effective immediately, the second part
of Infamous starts without warning.This
part is called Rebels Unite where I recognize the Mass Murder Messiah paw from
the past but with a voice that grants the metal groove as a bonus which the
band likes to share with us. The heavy and powerful back vocals brings more to
the whole song. It is really nice to listen to.Devilbound remains in the same line; heavy, groovy and slow without
taking away the power it gives off.Very
atmospheric at due to the guitars that have many changes of rhythm but
especially in the sound they make. It all ends with the song DeathRow. This
one is atmospheric and has effects here and there through the soundtrack
incorporated initially. Everything is there; heaviness, speed, steady rhythm, a
custom piece to complete a pure effusion of excellent groove metal.

Here Mass Murder Messiah comes to surprise us with a
new album that is filled with novelty and shows us the band evolution. We just
have to think about the slowness and heavyness for certain parts from the
beginning. Another change comes from the side of the voice. Before it was easy
to recognize a core side to it, but here when listening, we quickly recognise
death style, even if the band originally did not play Death Metal, but rather a
powerful mix of groove and Trash metal. The pair guitarist demonstrates their
talent and power plays. In terms of the drums and bass; one feels the power
field and the impact they have on all the songs. It is a talented band where
all instruments play their roles to perfection, and a powerful and efficient
production. Born Again Apocalypse aptly named because the band has just reborn,
and will bring the Apocalypse either on CD or on stage guaranteed.

Day 3 is the last day of the festival, which until now
is a musical success in every aspect.I
got up early, perhaps too early, because even before the media section - VIP is
not open, But i was preparing for my day by recharging the batteries all of my
devices. I wanted to be ready especially for today, the last day, because the
time line is different. The first group will begin soon and the last will end
sooner compared to the two previous days. And today we have the right to the
top as a choice of band, which does not mean that the other bandss were not
before! Judge for yourself; Kataklysm - Krisiun - Sepultura - Trivium -
Septicflesh and Opeth. Is it not tempting?

Another beautiful day for wall-to-wall metal and
everything begins with the Trash French group Hexecutor at 11:45. A good old
school Trash which I did not know before and which I really liked. Because,
above all, a power metal and trash fan, I was not disappointed. I even felt
like I was back in the heyday of the 80s with the musicians clothings and their
Slayer style studded bracelets. The musical style is the same; fierce and
aggressive. A very good way to wake the festival goers who spent the night
partying. A band to discover for those who do not know them yet.

HEXECUTOR

It is now the turn of Deficiency to storm the
Supositor stage as last minute replacement of Machete. Deficiency really gave
itself just as its predecessor officiating in a powerful Trash that even caused
a wall of death early in the day. Another great discovery for me! It is really
time that I begin studying French metal because it contains awesome treasures
until now unknown in Quebec. The wall of death, despite the small crowd because
still not yet quite ready, took place on the song The Experiment.

DEFICIENCY

Clteater now stormed the Dave Mustage. For those who
do not know it, it is a Netherlands band who officiates in a grind bordering
death register. Their performance at Motocultor was really powerful and crazy
which delighted the crowd that gradually became bigger and stood up to their
reputation. The band leaves nothing behind and when the musicians are on stage
it is to wreak havoc and this was the case.

Definitely this really is a festival that has given me
happiest with all these Trash bands.

CLITEATER

On Supositor Stage, Verbal Razors will be
no exception with an old school Trash, but with a modern touch without removing
his pedigree. Another great discovery from France. A direct, playful delivery
with the fastest rhythm.

VERBAL RAZORS

Alcest embarks on Dave Mustage, but unfortunately
their progressive metal with atmospheric flavor is struggling to get to me,
which does not detract from the obvious talent of the musicians. I find that
playing after more Trash or Grind bands, their music is not flowing so well. So
I must confess that I did not stay long. Thousands apologizes to Alcest. It
should be noted that in September, the group will still be touring Canada.

ALCEST

For the next band including Quebeckers compatriots, I
must say that the day before their performance, myself and the drummer, had
planned a scenario. That is to say, that the concert would be started talking
pure Quebec French language. This is Dopethrone who officiates in a very stoner
register but hyper-energetic. To my surprise, before the Massey Ferguscene,
fans are waiting in a large number. With four albums, the latest entitled
Hochelaga (a Montreal district), the three musicians on stage were able to make
the audience groovy. The singer and guitarist like to make faces and almost
robotic movements while the bassist has serious and rough looks and is
applicated to his playing. There is the drummer who throughout the performance
keeps a strong playful smile. Superb performance of these Quebeckers.

DOPETHRONE

Unfortunately I learn from my media colleagues that
there was a press conference by the head of the Motocultor. Not having been
informed, I missed it. So I'll try to sum what my colleagues have told me about
this conference. The 2015 edition of Motocultor is a success across the board.
We thanked Quebeckers of their presence and there will of another edition in
2016. By con, the future of the festival is uncertain for 2017 because the
festival would need outside investors for survival. I sincerely hope this will
happen for the Motocultor as it is a beautiful, human and friendly festival.

Following this, I headed to the Supositor Stage for
Antropomorphia. Armed with white painted faces and a bloody singer, this Black
Metal band comes to lay its blackness in the crowd. A dark Black Metal which
the crowd seems to enjoy. For my part, although I'm not really a fan of this
style, I must admit I enjoyed the band show. The musicians do not stay still
and are moving effectively on the scene.

ANTROPOMORPHIA

A stampeded back to the Dave Mustage for the Quebec
band Kataklysm. It will start a Death Metal wave that will leave traces. As is
customary, we have the right to a crowd that makes mosh pit and body surfing
without stopping even up to injuring a security guard in the pit between the
stage and the audience. We have the right to new songs of the new album Of
Ghosts and Gods like Soul Destroyer but also some classics like: At the Edge of
the World and Taking the World by Storm and many more. Another time Kataklysm
proved it is not the best in their style for nothing. It is always prompt, so
powerful and so tight.

KATAKLYSM

On Supositor Stage, the Brazilian band Krisiun is
preparing to play a Death Metal, more old school style but no less effective.
They are only three on stage but we do not having this impression as the band
plays aggressively and with so much power. The singer has a fat and powerful
voice. Another fine performance, especially while the song Combustion Inferno,
one could swear they are five to perform so there are many different sounds.

KRISIUN

Back on the Dave Mustage is Sepultura's turn to offer
a large boosted audience a Trash flavored with Death. Just like Krisiun,
Sepultura also comes from Brazil. The band is smiling and frankly showed their
pleasure of being in Motocultor. Several classical from the repertoire are
played as Roots Bloody Roots - Propaganda - Ratamahatta - Under my Skin -
Refuse / Resist and much more. Derrick Green spoke to the crowd and announced,
like all usually do, that this was the best public of the tour. Which in my
opinion is not totally wrong because the crowd at Motocultor is completely wild
and fun as ever?

SEPULTURA

I had to take a break to feed myself and prepare
myself as the band Trivium is preparing to attack the DaveMustage. There is a
large banner covering the front of the stage and hiding what is behind. As soon
as the curtain falls we discover a scene heavily garnished with a wonderful
decor. The band, which is on tour in Europe, travels with a gear for large
spaces to our delight. The pit is completely filled with festival goers
dedicated to Trivium. The band gratified us with some of his success as Throes
of Perdition as well as new songs like Until the World Goes Cold and In Waves
as an encore. The singer Matt Heafy thanked the crowd for coming and said in
French thank you. A powerful metal show with trash aspects here and there. Throughout the concert, the musicians showed us their flawless professionalism
and also their pleasure to be there.

TRIVIUM

Unfortunately again the time difference, I still have
not managed to get rid of, caught up with me and I missed Septicflesh and Opeth
show (if next year I still have a Media accreditation, I will arrive several
days early and sleepi in a hotel).

SEPTICFLESH

So now is the time for me to talk about the festival
as such. I'll start with the negative points, first on the side of food; I
found it hard to wait in line to buy coupons to sustain myself. Being used, in
several festivals, to being offered concessions from different types and for
all tastes, I believe that independent concessions would be an asset to the
Motocultor. My second negative point would be the photo media pass from last
year I received instead a new pass updated with the 2015 colors.

As you could see, I have no negative points to itself
to say about the festival. There were high quality band with an obvious
professionalism and really impeccable sound. Yes, some little glitches here and
there, but in a festival context, this is normal. I really liked the layout of
the scenes because all had easy access and a perfect space for the thousands of
spectators on site. A well located metal market with many kiosks to buy good
metal stuff, protected in a large tent. Ah! I forgot the originality of the
gentlemen pipicultor. As the Motocultor is a human sized festival and not
disproportionate. I recommend this festival to all Quebeckers who want to plan
a vacation for August 2016.

70 000 Tons of Metal 2018

Hellzine

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